Alajuelense vs Cartaginés: match statistics
Alajuelense presents a decided advantage in home matches with a 60% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +14. The hosts average 1.67 goals per home match with only 13% of games ending without scoring, indicating a stable offense. Cartaginés struggles on the road – only 29% won matches, 36% losses, and a poor average of 0.93 goals per away match. Although the form of the last five matches for both teams is not impressive, Alajuelense's advantage in home statistics (higher xG, better shot conversion, greater possession) and the visitors' weakness on the road argue for a home win. However, Alajuelense's disastrous recent form (0 points from the last 5 matches) increases the probability of a draw, so sharing the points cannot be ruled out.
Alajuelense vs Cartaginés: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Alajuelense played Cartaginés in Primera División FPD (Costa Rica). The match was played on 4 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Alajuelense: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Cartaginés: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Alajuelense scores 1.55 and concedes 0.84 goals per match. Cartaginés scores 1.03 and concedes 0.76. League average: 2.40 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Alajuelense 48%, Cartaginés 41%. Over 2.5: Alajuelense 42%, Cartaginés 31%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Alajuelense has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.53. Alajuelense: 12.7 shots per match, Cartaginés: 12.5.
Match halves
Alajuelense: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.74. Cartaginés: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Alajuelense: 76-90+ (12 goals). Cartaginés: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División FPD: 2.40 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Alajuelense presents a decided advantage in home matches with a 60% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +14. The hosts average 1.67 goals per home match with only 13% of games ending without scoring, indicating a stable offense. Cartaginés struggles on the road – only 29% won matches, 36% losses, and a poor average of 0.93 goals per away match. Although the form of the last five matches for both teams is not impressive, Alajuelense's advantage in home statistics (higher xG, better shot conversion, greater possession) and the visitors' weakness on the road argue for a home win. However, Alajuelense's disastrous recent form (0 points from the last 5 matches) increases the probability of a draw, so sharing the points cannot be ruled out.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Alajuelense | Cartaginés | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cartaginés is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Alajuelense · 1.4 pts / match - Cartaginés
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Alajuelense is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.55 goals / match - Alajuelense · 1.03 goals / match - Cartaginés
Cartaginés is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.84 goals / match - Alajuelense · 0.76 goals / match - Cartaginés
Alajuelense scores in 81% of matches (25 of 31 matches), while Cartaginés keeps a clean sheet in 45% (13 of 29 matches).
Cartaginés scores in 69% of matches (20 of 29 matches), while Alajuelense keeps a clean sheet in 42% (13 of 31 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Alajuelense
Over / Under - Cartaginés
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Alajuelense is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / match - Alajuelense · 1.31 pts / match - Cartaginés
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alajuelense - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cartaginés - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Alajuelense
Cartaginés
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División FPD).
Teams vs league
| Alajuelense | Liga | Cartaginés | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.39 | 2.40 | ▼ 1.79 |
| Both teams scored | • 48% | 48% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 45% | ▼ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 31% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▼ 66% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Alajuelense 1 - 1 - 1 Cartaginés. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Alajuelense vs Cartaginés?
The Primera División FPD match finished Alajuelense 2:0 Cartaginés. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Alajuelense and Cartaginés?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Alajuelense won 1, Cartaginés won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Alajuelense vs Cartaginés?
Alajuelense score 1.55 goals per game on average and Cartaginés 1.03. The Primera División FPD average is 2.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Alajuelense's matches and 41% of Cartaginés's.
What form are Alajuelense and Cartaginés in?
Over the last 5 games Alajuelense have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Cartaginés 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alajuelense vs Cartaginés?
The statistical background for Alajuelense vs Cartaginés — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.